North Korea beat this thursday Mexico and Brazil defeated a fighting Zambia on the second day of the U-17 Women’s World Cup held at Dominican Republic, where England also came out on top against Kenyawhile Japan and Poland They were not hurt.
This Thursday, the North Koreans took center stage with a hat trick of Choe Rim Jong en route to a massive 4-1 victory over Mexico in group C, where the player was a factor in four goals, also assisting one scored by his teammate Choe Il-Son.
The one in North Korea, like Spainare two-time champions of the U-17 Women’s World Cup and with their victories on the first day they have already added arguments to break the tie in this edition of the World Cup.
Show your potential
After winning the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, North Korea on Thursday showed the potential the U-17 team also has by beating Mexico with ease in its Group C debut.
This team never stopped pressing throughout the match, unlike other teams that seemed to be more affected by the heat of the Dominican Republic.
The match, which was almost decided at half-time with a score of 3-0, saw Mexico close the gap with Citlalli Reyes’ goal, but the second half was also dominated by Asia and Choe Rim Jong completed the rout against to a Mexico that needs to improve a lot to put up a point in the next games.
Juju makes Brazil stronger
As for Brazil-Zambia, Juju Harris wasted no time in showing his international skills when he scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute.
Simone’s team has the best weapon in individuality, but its rivals are not afraid of Brazil’s record and are very close on several occasions to at least leave the field with a draw.
The match in group C, played at the Félix Sánchez Stadium in Santo Domingo, deserved a point with more goals, but in the end both teams suffered from fatigue.
England deserved victory over Kenya
A penalty in favor of England, called by Bolivian referee Alejandra Quisbert in the 29th minute, allowed Lola Brown to open the scoring in a first half where Natalie Henderson’s men showed superiority and forced Kenyan goalkeeper Velma Abwire was needed on several occasions.
In the second half, Kenya, led by Mildred Cheche, came out stronger and made better attacking plays, despite this they saw England score the second goal in the 87th minute through by Lauryn Thomson from outside the area.
In group C, England face needing Mexico on Sunday while North Korea face Kenya in search of early qualification.
Japan and Poland, all except the goal
Japan and Poland’s U-17 women’s soccer team made their World Cup debut with a goalless draw in Group D.
The Europeans and Asians played a fast-paced game where goals that were never lost were fiercely defended.
On the second day of group D, next Sunday, Japan and Brazil will challenge while Poland and Zambia will also do so.
Source: La Verdad
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